Current knowledge in the use of bacteriophages to combat infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in cystic fibrosis

MJ Martínez-Gallardo, C Villicaña… - Folia Microbiologica, 2023 - Springer
MJ Martínez-Gallardo, C Villicaña, M Yocupicio-Monroy, SL Alcaraz-Estrada, J León-Félix
Folia Microbiologica, 2023Springer
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) is considered the first causal agent of morbidity and
mortality in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) disease. Multi-resistant strains have emerged due
to prolonged treatment with specific antibiotics, so new alternatives have been sought for
their control. In this context, there is a renewed interest in therapies based on
bacteriophages (phages) supported by several studies suggesting that therapy based on
lytic phages and biofilm degraders may be promising for the treatment of lung infections in …
Abstract
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) is considered the first causal agent of morbidity and mortality in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) disease. Multi-resistant strains have emerged due to prolonged treatment with specific antibiotics, so new alternatives have been sought for their control. In this context, there is a renewed interest in therapies based on bacteriophages (phages) supported by several studies suggesting that therapy based on lytic phages and biofilm degraders may be promising for the treatment of lung infections in CF patients. However, there is little clinical data about phage studies in CF and the effectiveness and safety in patients with this disease has not been clear. Therefore, studies regarding on phage characterization, selection, and evaluation in vitro and in vivo models will provide reliable information for designing effective cocktails, either using mixed phages or in combination with antibiotics, making a great progress in clinical research. Hence, this review focuses on the most relevant and recent findings on the activity of lytic phages against PA strains isolated from CF patients and hospital environments, and discusses perspectives on the use of phage therapy on the treatment of PA in CF patients.
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